Jacksonville Symphony President & CEO Steven Libman has announced that symphony musicians and staff will continue to receive full salaries and benefits through the end of the season regardless of concert cancellations.
To date, the symphony has had to cancel 16 concerts in its 2019-2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerts occurring in mid-May and June are still scheduled to take place, though additional state and city mandates may have an impact.
“We are incredibly thankful for the continued support from our donors and our community that has allowed us to keep the salaries and benefits of our musicians and staff unchanged,” says Libman. “These are truly difficult times, and almost no industry remains untouched by this crisis. To our patrons who have donated back their purchased tickets or supported us through a new or increased gift: thank you. The Jacksonville Symphony is here to enrich the sprit of Jacksonville through symphonic music, and because of the generous support from our patrons, we will continue to do so when we are able to return to Jacoby Symphony Hall.”
Multiple streaming concert performances remain in the organization’s new online series. Presented on Friday evenings at 8 p.m., patrons can find both new pre-recorded ensemble performances, as well as previously recorded performances by the full orchestra. Patrons can find the concerts on the Symphony’s Facebook page, YouTube Channel or Web site. Symphony musicians are also sharing at-home content that can be viewed on the Symphony’s social media channels.
More information can be found at www.JaxSymphony.org or by calling the box office at 904-354-5547.
June 15, 2026
